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Names and References

For all those readers who do not understand Marathi, here are the meaning of some of the names/words referred to by the characters.

  1. Dada - refers to an older brother/ a man who is older than you and is like a brotherly figure. Analogous to bhaiya in Hindi.

  2. Tai - refers to an older sister/ a woman who is older than you and is like a sisterly figure. Analogous to didi in Hindi.

  3. Vaini - refers to sister-in-law. Analogous to bhabhi in Hindi.

  4. Aatya - refers to aunt (Generally paternal aunt). Analogous to bua in Hindi.

  5. Aajoba - refers to grandfather (maternal or paternal both).

  6. Ajji - refers to grandmother (maternal or paternal both).

  7. Aai - refers to mother.

  8. Baba - refers to father.

  9. Kaka - refers to paternal uncle.

  10. Kaku - refers to paternal aunt.

  11. Mama - refers to maternal uncle.

  12. Mami - refers to maternal aunt.

This list may be updated in case any new terms arise in the story. If you feel there are a few words I need to add then feel free to comment them.

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